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Miracles performed by Moses and Aaron

Psalms 105:25–105:36
Egypt was Israel’s place of dwelling for 400 years. This is almost twice as long as the United States has been a nation, yet it was but a passing moment of time with God. It is estimated that when they left Egypt they numbered three million people. Because God blessed the Israeli … Read more

The story of Joseph in Egypt

Psalms 105:16–105:24
In these verses the writer traces the events which led to the exile of the patriarchal family from the promised land to their settlement in Egypt. We see how God created a mighty famine in the land of Canaan that drove the chosen people down into Egypt for 400 years (v. 16). God … Read more

Commemoration of God’s goodness to His People

Psalms 105:1–105:15
This is a historical psalm written to commemorate God’s goodness to His people and the faithfulness of His dealings. Israel’s mission was to proclaim to the nations the faithfulness of the living God. Instead of this the Jews today are often at the forefront of keeping the Bible … Read more

All life comes from God

Psalms 104:24–104:35
The psalmist continues to praise the Lord for all of His creation. Water seems to be a predominant theme in this psalm (vv. 25-26). The abundant life of the sea is again living proof of God’s control over His creatures. In the sea the ships move freely but for the whale it is his … Read more

The works of Creation

Psalms 104:10–104:23
In adorning this earth as a beautiful place to live, God placed springs in the valley as a place to water the animals (vv. 10-12). He also makes the grass and food for the animals to grow (vv. 13-15). He provides dwelling places for animals and birds (vv. 16-18). To all of … Read more

The Foundation work of Creation

Psalms 104:1–104:9
The earth is built on God’s foundations (v. 5). These foundations established the boundaries of the sea’s reach (vv. 5-8) and also the boundaries of the seas’s rage (v. 9). Psalm 104 presents Him as a God of creation. The psalmist was evidently a man in love with nature’s author … Read more

God is Israel’s Only Hope

Micah 7:1–7:20
This chapter begins with notes of sorrow (vv. 1-6) and ends with hope (vv. 7-20). Micah watched as society rotted around him. Rulers demanded gifts; judges accepted bribes; and corruption was everywhere. But God promised to lead the people out of the darkness of sin and int … Read more

The Lord’s Challenge to His People

Micah 6:1–6:8
In this chapter Micah pictures a courtroom. God has a controversy against His people, and He calls the mountains and the hills together to form a jury as He sets forth His case. The people have replaced heartfelt worship with empty ritual, thinking that this is all that God dem … Read more

Prophesies of Christ’s Coming

Micah 5:1–5:6
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The Tribulation and the Millennium

Micah 4:1–4:8
The words “in the last days” (v. 1) usually refers to the Tribulation and the Millennium. Micah did not state when “the last days” will occur, however he mentions 11 characteristics: The millennial temple will be prominent in the world (v. 1a). Mount Zion w … Read more

Jonah Gets Angry

Jonah 4:1–4:5
Jonah preached as he was commanded, but he did not rejoice that the Ninevites were saved. He had been whipped into preaching to the people of Nineveh, but his own personal attitude toward the people of the city remained unchanged. Instead of being pleased and praising God for H … Read more

God Ministered to Jonah

Jonah 4:6–4:11
Though Jonah is angry at God (vv. 1-4), God still cares for him and demonstrates this by preparing a gourd to grow up and provide shade for Jonah’s head. Jonah was happy for the provision of this plant, but apparently he does not recognize it as having come from the hand of God … Read more

Jonah Preaches At Nineveh

Jonah 3:1–3:4
The Lord in His grace and mercy speaks to Jonah a second time (v. 1). Despite his previous unfaithfulness, Jonah is given a second opportunity to carry out his work for the Lord. The command given to him in (v. 2) is essentially the same as that given to him in 1:2. It reveal … Read more

The People of Nineveh Believe

Jonah 3:5–3:10
In these verses we see the consequence of obedience. Repentance (vv. 5-9) - These verses record the response that Jonah’s message received. The people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth. When the message came to the king’s attention he even … Read more